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| Hoang Ho | |
|---|---|
| ID.No.1072749. | |
| |
| Type | Cargo/passenger. |
| Gross Registered Tonnage | 982 grt. |
| Builder | Boyd & Co., Shanghai. |
| Hull | Iron, clincher construction. |
| Decks | 1. |
| Length | 201.0 ft. |
| Width | 26.1 ft. |
| Depth | 9.9 ft. |
| Engine Builder | Boyd & Co., Shanghai. |
| Engine Type | Steam, 2 cylinder compound engine. |
| Engine cylinders | 2. |
| Engine Power | 52 registered hp. |
| Propulsion mode | Single screw. |
| Speed | 9 kts |
| Power | Steam |
| Boiler | 1, single |
| Boiler pressure | 60 psi. |
| Fuel | Coal. |
| Draught | Natural. |
| Propeller | Right hand |
| Propeller blades | 4. |
| Propeller formation | Solid |
| Propeller material | Cast iron. |
| Original owner | Yangtze Steam Navigation Co Ltd. |
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History
1879. Built as the "Kung Wo" for the Yangtze Steam Navigation Co. maiden voyage on Sept. 24th. 1879. Her sister ship was the "Fuh Woo"
February 1882. The fleet of three ships was taken over by Jardine Mathieson, who then transfered them to the newly formed Indo-China Stean Navigation Co. ( January 1st. 1882 ) which was then used to enter the Yangtse river trade.
April 1895. Sold to the Viceroy of Nanking, renamed "Kiang Shun".
1897. Bought / taken over by Boyd & Co. when the vessel was in need of repairs. Reports at that time suggested that no maintenance had been undertaken for over 2 years.
1899. Acquired by CNCo. Renamed "Hoang Ho".
May 16th. 1904. During a voyage from Amoy to Chinchu grounded and became a total loss in Chimo Bay.
